Bubble Of Hope(Bulles D'espoir)

AT SCHOOL

A. Academic / Educational Activities

The new academic year 2024-2025 commenced in June, 2024. All the 15 children returned back to Chaithanya Home after the summer break. All the children have been promoted to the next grade. The vibrant home continues their journey of growth and learning. The children have been regular to school. The class work and homework has been up to date. The children have improved in their language and overall studies. The interest in various subjects and the eagerness to learn new concepts has been made note by the teachers. The children have actively been participating in the extra curricular activities, cultural events and sports events. The encouragement from the teachers and the staff at the home has boosted their morale. Anupama, studying in grade 7 is extremely talented and she has excelled in sports. In the current academic year, she took part in several events during the sports meet and secured many prizes.

Independence Day - The children celebrated the 78th Independence Day at Good Shepherd Primary School. Few of the children participated in the March fast and cultural events. In a cluster School competition, Anupama participated in 100 mts and 400 mts relay and won the first place.

2. AT HOME

The home follows a planned schedule for the children which incorporates all dimensions of growth in a child. The physical, emotional, socio-cultural, mental, and spiritual aspects are catered to through a well-thought and structured schedule at the home. The children have continued to follow the home rules that have taught them to take up their responsibilities in carrying out their chores. The age-appropriate chores such as laundry, tidying up the bed, cleaning the common area, and garden work have been assigned to the children. The girls have been divided into teams to carry out the work. There has grown a sense of belongingness to the children’s home, a caring attitude towards their peers, and teamwork in the activities that they do. There has been a good balance of physical, spiritual, studies, and extra-curricular activities.

A. Activities - Study Time

The children’s home has a designated tuition teacher who visits the home and coaches the children on a regular basis. The study time mainly assists the children in their homework and coaching them in subjects of difficulty. The teacher takes care of these aspects. The children have shown a lot of improvement in their studies compared to the struggle they faced when first admitted to the school. Special attention is given to slow learners, improving their language and skills, with frequent tests being conducted to measure their level of education.

Health Check-up

The congregation sisters organized a health camp for the children of the home and the other beneficiaries they cater through other initiatives. The children underwent the medical checkup conducted by the reputed hospital St. Martha’s Hospital. The examination of weight, height and body mass index (HB) were conducted. The health and growth of the children has been fairly good.

Talent show day

In order to identify and develop the children’s talents and strengths, the care giver and the staff conducted a talent day for the children. The children preared according to their interest. The children displayed their artistic side with drawing skills, music, dance, fancy dress, elocution, story telly skills.

B. Indoor and Outdoor Activities

The children’s daily schedule includes a dedicated playtime to ensure their overall development and well-being. Since the home is attached to a school facility, they have access to a well-maintained playground where they actively participate in various sports and recreational activities. Engaging in outdoor games not only promotes their physical fitness but also enhances their teamwork, coordination, and social skills. To make playtime more structured and enjoyable, the home staff organizes team-building games that encourage cooperation, leadership, and problem-solving among the children. Additionally, volunteers frequently visit the home to conduct specialized sports activities, introducing the children to new games and skills. These activities help instill discipline, boost confidence, and foster a sense of camaraderie among the children, ensuring a holistic approach to their growth and happiness.

The home features a dedicated garden area designed especially for the children, providing them with a space to connect with nature and develop a sense of responsibility. Gardening activities are an integral part of their routine, where they actively participate in planting, watering, and tending to the plants. Through these activities, they learn about the importance of sustainability, patience, and nurturing the environment. In addition to the garden, the children take responsibility for maintaining the play area and common spaces. They are divided into small groups, ensuring that each child contributes to keeping their surroundings clean and organized. This structured approach fosters teamwork, accountability, and a sense of ownership among them.

Visit to the Bookstore

The OFI team along with Madame Benjamine and volunteers organized a day to the Blossom Bookstore. The children spent a good amount of time at the store selecting books of their choice. Back at the Chaithanya home, the children had a story time session, with reading out stories, enacting story characters.

Craft Competition

The children have displayed their talents on numerous occasions in school and home. To encourage them, the home organized an art and craft competition. With the materials provided both new and collected over

Birthday Celebration

Each of the child’s birthday has been celebrated in the home, inviting their parents to share in the joy. The excitement of the children to receive new clothes, cut the birthday cake and have a dinner prepared specially for the children is something that the children have looked forward and the celebrations have been made most memorable for the children.

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